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What are the key details for the project “Inauguration of India's First Electric Train”?

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The project “Inauguration of India's First Electric Train” is an infrastructure initiative in the Mass Transit sector, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Taiyo aggregates data on it from News9live.

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What is the latest status of the project “Inauguration of India's First Electric Train”?

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The status recorded for “Inauguration of India's First Electric Train” is Completed.

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Who are the main government, EPC, and private stakeholders for “Inauguration of India's First Electric Train”?

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Taiyo maps the stakeholders of “Inauguration of India's First Electric Train”: government bodies (Indian Railways), EPCs/contractors (Cammell Laird).

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Where can I verify the source and access all details for “Inauguration of India's First Electric Train”?

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This Taiyo project page references News9live along with the original URL (https://www.news9live.com/knowledge/100-years-of-indian-railway-electrification-a-look-back-at-indias-1st-electric-train-from-bombay-to-kurla-2810479). Taiyo standardizes official data into a consistent, searchable project profile.

Original status	Completed
Taiyo status	Closed
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

Description	This project marks the inauguration of India's first electric train service between Bombay Victoria Terminus and Kurla Harbour, which ran on 1,500 DC volts. The project was a significant engineering achievement, facilitating the transition from steam to electric trains in India.
Original sector	Railway

Record type	Project
Sector	Mass Transit, Hydro, Rail, Seaport, Government
Article published date	2025-02-10

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State	Maharashtra
City	Mumbai

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